Business Partner to over 1,000 global IT, Purchasing, and Supply Chain professionals. Coached and counseled technical staff to resolve employee relations issues.

Supported over 400 Engineering professionals. Advised technical staff to resolve employee relations issues. Partnered with leadership to execute succession planning process.

Directed employee engagement functions for all North American automotive division staff. Interviewed, recruited, and developed diverse talent base for optimum productivity and continuous improvement. Managed diversity initiatives, performance metrics, and employee participation in community events with organizations such as United Way and American Cancer Society. Served as HR business partner with 4 affinity networks.

Completed and delivered Affirmative Action plans, diversity initiatives, and EEO/VETS reporting for 50 locations. Orchestrated audit procedures to maintain policy and regulatory compliance. Supported plant managers with projects, staffing, labor relations, payroll, benefits, investigations, discipline, and attendance. Facilitated plant startups, reduction in force, and shutdowns while ensuring union avoidance. Arranged global engagement surveys, focus groups, and action plans. Trained business partners and field personnel. Interfaced with employees at all levels across plants.

Organized recruiting and staffing interviews, sourced candidates, and conducted background checks to support talent acquisition team. Determined open position requirements and conducted timely and accurate searches of qualified candidates. Prepared employee handbooks and policies to enable orientation and onboarding.